Dorzolamide

The Basics

What is Dorzolamide?

Used to treat increased pressure in the eye caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called hypertension of the eye.

Brand names for Dorzolamide

Trusopt

How Dorzolamide is classified

Antiglaucoma Agents, Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Dorzolamide During Pregnancy

Dorzolamide pregnancy category

Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Dorzolamide while pregnant

N/A

Taking Dorzolamide While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Dorzolamide?

Limited experience with the use of ophthalmic dorzolamide indicate that it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Limited experience with the use of ophthalmic dorzolamide indicate that it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Possible effects of Dorzolamide on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Dorzolamide

None listed